Episode 14: Dispatch from Hakodate: Gaming Giants, Media Strategy, and the Perfect Oyster

Recorded in late February 2026 during a business trip to Hakodate. In this episode, we dive into:Aiming for the Top: Following their successful return to full-year profitability, what is the next strategic move for Japanese mobile game developer Aiming?TV Asahi’s Identity Crisis: A critical look at TV Asahi’s new medium-term management plan. Has the broadcaster lost sight of its core business essence in pursuit of diversification?The Tencent Juggernaut: As Tencent’s gaming revenue closes in on Sony, we analyze the secret sauce behind the Chinese tech giant’s global dominance.The Hakodate Discovery: A serendipitous encounter with a flyer at the station led me to an oyster bar that exceeded all expectations. A quick recap of the best meal of the trip.